"We issue a RM1,000 compound but the people can appeal and the Health Ministry can give a lesser amount. So, I think we don't have to amend the act because it will need time, whereas the cases are happening and we have to take action now."

Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah: It is found to be 10 times easier to infect other individuals and easier to spread, if spread by 'super spreader' individuals. So far, these two clusters have been found to be under control as a result of the swift public health control actions. This initial test and several follow-up tests are being conducted to test several other cases, including for the index cases for the two clusters.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department in a statement said the quake's depth was 10km and that the epicentre was 14km west of Semporna.

The 59-year-old suspect was arrested at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya after giving his statement at 10.15 yesterday morning.

“Among the SOPs flouted were not limiting the number of visitors eating on their premises and no physical distancing between one customer and another in the outlets."

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the move was aimed at maintaining physical distancing in an effort to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection.

Of the 20 new cases, 13 were local transmissions while the remaining seven cases were imported

Applications for cross-border travel between Malaysia and Singapore under the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) schemes beginning Aug 17 have reached their maximum quota for the first three days.

The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) has given flexibility to employers to hire foreign workers who have been laid off by previous employers if they do not get any response from local workers.

Scientex Heights Sdn Bhd has proposed to acquire two parcels of freehold land measuring 549.342 hectares in Jasin, Melaka for RM260.2 million to boost its existing landbank.